[ It's hard for everyone, really, but Sakuya's better at hiding her emotions behind a mask than Meiling is. The dragon wears her heart on her sleeve, and it's the opposite for the maid; she hides hers so well that people have questioned whether she even has one.

But she does, and it kicks in when she sees Meiling practically asleep in the doorway. Sakuya sighs, shaking her head a little, and taps her shoulder. ]

Okay, okay, you don't have to go home right now. Just wash your face, comb your hair, and get some sleep. You can stay in the guest bedroom overnight.